David Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of European theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Samuel Johnson. Wikipedia
Born: February 19, 1717, Hereford, United Kingdom
Died: January 20, 1779 (age 61 years), The Adelphi, London, United Kingdom
Spouse: Eva Marie Veigel (m. 1749–1779)
Children: Samuel Cautherley
Parents: Peter Garrick and Arabella Clough
Siblings: George Garrick
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